Inside the Fight to Save an Ancient Forest

The video explores the battle to protect old growth forests, focusing on the Fairy Creek watershed. It highlights the ecological significance of these forests, the threats posed by logging, and the efforts of protesters to safeguard them. The video delves into the complex underground networks of fungi, known as the Wood Wide Web, and the role of canopy soils in forest resilience. It concludes with a reflection on the loss of these ancient ecosystems and their undiscovered secrets.

What is the primary focus of the guardians mentioned in the introduction?

• To promote tourism in the forest

• To protect a rare habitat from destruction

• To build new roads through the forest

• To plant new trees in the forest

What percentage of old growth forests with tall trees have been lost in British Columbia?

• 50%

• 100%

• 75%

• 97%

Why is Fairy Creek a target for logging companies?

• It is a popular tourist destination

• It is not protected by any laws

• It has a high concentration of valuable trees

• It is easy to access

What is the significance of the tree named 'Big Lonely Doug'?

• It is the tallest tree in the world

• It symbolizes the destruction of old growth forests

• It is the oldest tree in Canada

• It is a popular climbing spot

What strategy do protesters use to prevent logging in Fairy Creek?

• They organize community events

• They build structures high in the trees

• They plant new trees

• They negotiate with logging companies

What is the 'Wood Wide Web'?

• A web of vines in the canopy

• A network of roads in the forest

• A communication system among trees via fungi

• A type of internet service in rural areas

What happens to the symbiotic relationships in forests when they are clear cut?

• They become stronger

• They move to other areas

• They remain unchanged

• They die with the trees

What are canopy soils?

• Artificial soils used for planting

• Soils found only on the forest floor

• Soils found in desert regions

• Thick mats of organic matter in tree canopies

Why might trees depend on canopy soils during certain times of the year?

• For additional sunlight

• For support against falling

• For protection from wind

• For essential nutrients and resources

What is the potential significance of canopy soils according to Mufune's research?

• They are irrelevant to forest health

• They are only found in tropical forests

• They are harmful to tree growth

• They could be key to forest resilience